Colin Petersen, the original drummer for the Bee Gees who also found fame as a child actor in the film "Smiley," died Monday. He was 78.

Colin “Smiley” Petersen, the original drummer of the Bee Gees, has died at the age of 78. His passing was announced on the Facebook page, Best of the Bee Gees, on Monday. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen.

Dennis Bryon, who played on their disco-era hits, has died at age 76; Colin "Smiley" Petersen, who drummed on their earlier classics, died the same week at 78

Colin 'Smiley' Petersen, the original drummer for the Bee Gees, has died at 78. Known for his contributions to hits like Massachusetts, Petersen's drumming helped define the band's early sound. He transitioned from a child actor to a musician,